Data, Security, and Privacy

Computers are complex and powerful machines. They allow us to apply for jobs, file our taxes, and keep in touch with friends and family. Since computers are so intertwined with our daily lives, the skills needed to negotiate the internet and use it to its utmost potential are key. In this course, you will learn how to use the internet to find information, create information, and share information with audiences across the globe. You will also learn the legal and ethical implications associated with using the internet. Finally, you will learn how to keep yourself safe as you navigate and utilize the world wide web.

Ensuring that data is both safe and protected is crucial to the success of any business. That is why the skills needed to keep data secure are some of the most sought after in the world of information technology. In this module, you will learn the basics of digital security. You will learn how security breaches occur and how to recognize vulnerabilities within a security system. You will then become familiar with the tactics and methods used to keep information safe, so that businesses can function at maximum capacity.